Women Lead at Notre Dame
Catherine Bolten, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Peace Studies and Director of Doctoral Studies, was featured in Notre Dame's International Women's Day celebration, Women Lead.…
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Cortright book named "Choice Outstanding Academic Title"
David Cortright’s book, Governance for Peace: How Inclusive, Participatory and Accountable Institutions Promote Peace and Prosperity (Cambridge University Press), was named to Choice’s prestigious Outstanding Academic Titles list for 2018. Cortright is Director of Policy Studies and the Peace Accords Matrix at the University of Notre Dame’s Kroc Institute for...
Breastfeeding can erase effects of prenatal violence for newborns
Laura Miller-Graff and her co-author, graduate student Caroline Scheid, found that breastfeeding through the first six weeks of life acts as a protective factor, effectively negating the risk of IPV the mother experienced during pregnancy on early infant difficult temperament.
Madrasa Discourses initiative receives 2-year Templeton Grant extension
The Madrasa Discourses project, an effort to equip Islamic religious leaders with the tools necessary to confidently engage pluralism, modern science and new philosophies, has received a two-year grant extension from the John Templeton Foundation.
Mediation Program Offers Training for South Sudan Council of Churches
In December 2018, Laurie Nathan, Mediation Program Director at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, ran a mediation training workshop for the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC).
Kroc Welcomes Spring 2019 Visiting Research Fellow
The Kroc Institute is pleased to welcome Bahar Baser as a visiting research fellow during the Spring 2019 semester.
Kroc Professor Emeritus John Paul Lederach to receive 2019 Niwano Peace Prize
John Paul Lederach has been selected as the recipient of the 36th Niwano Peace Prize. Lederach is professor emeritus of international peacebuilding at the University of Notre Dame’s Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies and a senior fellow at Humanity United. The annual award, presented by the Japan-based Niwano Peace...
Professor Mary Ellen O’Connell to speak about artificial intelligence at The Hague
Mary Ellen O’Connell, Robert & Marion Short Professor of Law and Research Professor of International Dispute Resolution at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, Notre Dame, will lecture on artificial intelligence, weapons, and international law this week at The Hague in the Netherlands.
Call for Applications to Student Nuclear Disarmament Seminar in Washington D.C.
The Kroc Institute invites current undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, and juniors to apply now to attend "Creating a World Without Nuclear Weapons," a week-long seminar in Washington D.C. this summer. Running from May 19 to 24, the seminar is focused on developing the next generation of arms control specialists and activists within...
Kroc Institute Announces Sustainable Peace Conference in Fall 2019, Call for Submissions Now Open
The Kroc Institute announces plans for an interdisciplinary conference, “Building Sustainable Peace: Ideas, Evidence, Strategies,” to be held November 8-10, 2019, on the University of Notre Dame campus.
The conference grows out of the Institute’s five-year strategic plan…
New Policy Report on Mediation and Power-Sharing
The Kroc Institute Mediation Program has been involved in the production of a new policy research report on mediation and power-sharing. Mediation Program Director Laurie Nathan and Visiting Fellow David Lanz have been investigating the role of mediation in the long-term performance of power-sharing arrangements in peace agreements.…
Kroc Faculty Contribute to New Report On Global Social Progress
Kroc Institute faculty members Laurie Nathan and Peter Wallensteen have made instrumental contributions to a new three-volume report, Rethinking Society for the 21st Century, published by the International Panel on Social Progress (IPSP).
Kroc Institute Professor Honored On “Fifty Minds That Matter” List
Fr. Emmanuel Katongole, Professor of Theology and Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame’s Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies and Keough School of Global Affairs, was honored by weekly Catholic publication The Tablet as one of “Fifty Minds That Matter.”
Photo: Mary Ellen O'Connell and Amal Clooney at American Society of International Law Event
Professor Mary Ellen O'Connell met international human rights lawyer Amal Clooney in New York City at an Oct. 22 event sponsored by the American Society of International Law. The event provided an opportunity to hear about Ms. Clooney's work to promote human rights and the global rule of law. Professor O'Connell...
Peace Accords Matrix Team Honored With Presidential Team Irish Award
On September 29, the Kroc Institute Peace Accords Matrix (PAM) team was honored with the University of Notre Dame's Presidential Team Irish Award. The award honors staff teams that exemplify the University's core values on behalf of their department or their university.
2018-19 Ph.D. Fellowship Recipients Announced
Seven peace studies Ph.D. students have been awarded named fellowships funded by Kroc Institute Advisory Board members.
Kroc Institute Professor Instrumental in Release of Climate Vulnerability Assessment
Patrick Regan, Professor of Political Science and Peace Studies, was instrumental in the creation of the Urban Adaptation Assessment, an open-source, free measurement and analysis tool that explores a city’s ability to adapt and readiness for adaptation to climate change.
Video: Fighting for Religious Understanding
Professor Ebrahim Moosa and the Madrasa Discourses program were featured in the October 12 University of Notre Dame "What Would You Fight For?" video.
Apply Now to Attend the 11th Annual Summer Institute
The 11th Annual Summer Institute for Faculty at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies will be held June 10-14, 2019, at the University of Notre Dame. The event centers on the theme, "Teaching Peace in the 21st Century." Each year, this intensive program brings together teams of academics...
New Mediation Program Established at Kroc, Director Laurie Nathan Works With United Nations
The start of any new academic year is full of firsts, but for the University of Notre Dame’s Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, this year was special, marking the launch of Kroc’s new mediation program. The program, directed by Laurie Nathan, newly appointed Professor of the Practice of Mediation,...
Ernesto Verdeja, associate professor of political science and peace studies, to receive 2018 Sheedy Award
Ernesto Verdeja, an associate professor in the Department of Political Science and the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, will receive the 2018 Sheedy Excellence in Teaching Award.
Laurie Nathan runs United Nations High Mediation Course
In June 2018, Laurie Nathan, Professor of the Practice of Mediation and Director of the Kroc Institute’s new mediation program, was the lead designer and trainer at the United Nations High Level Mediation Course, a program run annually in Montreux, Switzerland. The course is hosted by the UN in partnership...
Laurie Nathan Facilitates Mediation Workshop in Macedonia
In July, Laurie Nathan, Director of the Kroc Institute’s new Mediation Program, was a lead facilitator at a workshop for political parties from Macedonia. The event was part of the Track 1.5 Dialogue in Macedonia Project, established in 2016 by the Berghof Foundation and the Southeast European Association with funding...
Kroc Welcomes Fall 2018 Visiting Research Fellows
The Kroc Institute is pleased to announce that four scholars began their terms as visiting research fellows at the start of the 2018-2019 academic year.
Second Kroc Institute Report Shows Steady Progress of Peace Accord Implementation in Colombia
After 18 months of work, the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) have continued to make steady progress in implementing commitments outlined in the country’s 2016 peace accord. According to the second report by the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, released Thursday (Aug. 9), implementation...
Scholar of Genocide and Social Movements Attends Global Summit on Mass Atrocity Prevention
Ernesto Verdeja, associate professor of political science and peace studies, was invited to participate in the third meeting of the Global Action Against Mass Atrocity Crimes (GAAMAC) network in Kampala, Uganda, from May 23-25.
Scholar-practitioner Laurie Nathan Appointed Professor of the Practice of Mediation
Laurie Nathan has been appointed professor of the practice of mediation at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies within the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame. Nathan will establish and direct the Kroc Institute’s new mediation program, which will serve as an international center...
Bolten Named Director of Ph.D. Program in Peace Studies
Catherine Bolten, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Peace Studies, has been appointed director of doctoral studies (DDS) at the University of Notre Dame’s Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, effective July 1, 2018.
Peace Studies faculty from around the world attend University of Notre Dame’s Summer Institute for faculty
Sixty-four faculty from seven countries around the world attended the tenth annual Summer Institute (SI) for Faculty at the University of Notre Dame’s Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies from June 11-15. The SI is a week-long training for academics who want to launch or strengthen peace studies programs at...
Kroc Institute Advisory Board Appoints Three New Members
The Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies Advisory Board is expanding. In May 2018, three alumni of the University of Notre Dame and the Kroc Institute joined the board, bringing its total membership to 19. The Advisory Board provides advice and guidance to the director and executive staff and supports...
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